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476
fall of Rome
the fall of Roman empire led to Europe being free from a single power. The effects that took place almost immediately was the breakdown of trade because the roman roads no longer maintained the movement of goods across the continent. -
610
formation of Islam
creation of Islamic culture which became a universal faith for all people. it also was one of the fastest spreading cultures ever. -
Dec 25, 800
Charlemagne becomes emperor
Charlemagne being crowned king was significant because he helped unifying the people and spreading Christianity to the regions he conquered -
Dec 25, 1066
William of Normandy conquers England (battle of Hastings)
it was important due to him overthrowing Harold Godwinson and spreading Norman culture throughout England. Also he later made the creation of the domesday book to keep his country in check. The image above shows the Bayeux tapestry a secondary source made in the 11th century. It analyses/depicts the events of the battle of Hastings including the war itself, supposedly how king Harold died and the clothes/amour of that time -
Aug 15, 1096
the first crusades
the first crusades importance was it stopped the spread of Islam keeping them in check and the Christians took Jerusalem taking control of the holy lands. -
1215
signing of the magna carter
The image depicts an original section of the magna carter held in the British library. It is important because its the first document to say the king is not above the law and guaranteed the rights to individuals for a fair trial. Written in Latin it was created on 15 of june 1215. -
1337
hundred years war begins
the major effects that the Hundred years war was the loss of English held territory in France except Calais.
secondly English treasury almost went bankrupt and a large amount of deaths on both sides. -
1347
the black death reaches Europe
killed a third of Europe's population and also led to some improvements in medicine -
1431
execution's of Joan of arc
became a symbol for the French during the hundred years war and a symbol of freedom and independence. She also stopped an English attempt to take orelands -
1434
rise of Medici family
helped to fund the renaissance and laid the foundation for art and culture to thrive. furthermore they created the famous Medici bank